here's your November Ocean Activist newsletter
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Hey there,
In a big week for the environment, the government have yet again missed an opportunity to become the world leaders in climate change that they claim to be. The irony in the PM only attending COP27 if he has time completely disregarded the urgency facing the climate crisis. We don't have time for dithering. The environment should be a priority, not an optional RSVP.
What do we need in the face of environmental disaster? Imminent action, commitment, and well-thought-out solutions.
And what did we get? Diddly-squat. The UK has not increased its commitments to tackle climate change [[link removed]]. No new money has been promised, just a reiteration of pre-existing commitments made in 2019 as part of a five-year climate finance budget.
But while the government's environmental commitments are thin on the ground, we've been busy driving change for the ocean. Here's what we've been up to...
(pssst we're also releasing something BIG next week. 👀 Keep an eye on your emails and our socials.)
We've reviewed our Youth Ocean & Climate Manifesto's goals... the government clearly have a lot of work to do.
Last year, our Youth Advisory Panel prepared a manifesto outlining actions our leaders need to take for the future of the planet.
At the start of COP27 this year, we sent a progress review to highlight the lack of action. From launching the manifesto last year, we're shocked to see that not only have the government stalled on progress, in some cases they've actually gone backwards. It's unbelievable that we're still funding fossil fuel projects, read more on it here [[link removed]].
We handed in our rivers petition to the Department for the Environment.
The recent news from Oxford [[link removed]] shows why this is so important.
On 18th October, SAS campaigns team were joined by swimmers, paddleboarders and kayakers to deliver the petition to the Secretary of State to speak up for our rivers.
Read more here [[link removed]].
One month of cold-water dips for thousands of Ocean Activists!
This October, we saw over 5,000 water lovers join our Dip A Day fundraising challenge. The result?
Ocean Activists raised more than £164,000 for our ocean-saving work (and still counting) 🌟 More than 5,000 happy dippers thrived from cold water immersion 🧊The power of community coming together was well and truly felt ✊
From water-filled whiskey barrels to highland locks, lidos to lakes, bathtubs to cold showers, rivers to sea dips - our fundraisers were nothing short of awe-inspiring through this challenge. A huge THANK YOU to everyone that took part and made this October a month to remember 👏 If you want to be the first to hear about Dip A Day in 2023, register your interest here [[link removed]]. Thank you!
We're on the hunt for our next Chief Executive
We’re excited to launch our search for a new chief executive who can help write the next chapter for SAS, taking our impact to even greater heights.
So if you, or someone you know, is looking for a leadership role with an edge, working for a group of campaigners committed to cut-through the noise and make real change happen, then check out the details here [[link removed]].
Applications close on 11 December 2022.
Creating the next generation of activists: Pupil Power Assembly
Tomorrow (18th Nov) we will be broadcasting a live assembly to schools across the UK for a morning of inspiration and activism.
Young people are the change-makers, system shakers, and the inspirational voices we need to hear in this critical decade for the ocean and climate.
This all begins at our Pupil Power Assembly. Last chance to sign up [[link removed]]! Read more. [[link removed]]
Spongebob X SAS
Turning the tide on plastic pollution 🌊✊
We’re stoked to announce that we’re teaming up with SpongeBob SquarePants in his new mission: Operation Sea Change [[link removed]]. This initiative will spark a wave of change by supporting our Million Mile Clean campaign for the next two years. Find out more about the project [[link removed]].
Not Black Friday - Take Back Friday
80% of purchases bought over the Black Friday weekend will end up in landfill or incinerated.
Instead of Black Friday, here's #takebackfriday. Our friends at Teemill are running an offer on our shop [[link removed]]. If your Teemill-made SAS clothing isn't in good shape, send it back to Teemill for free and get a £5 voucher. In return, they'll recycle your item and make something new from it. Read more here [[link removed]]. (From 20th to 27th November.)
For the ocean,
🌊 Jade, Communications Officer
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Wheal Kitty Workshops, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0RD
Tel: 01872 553 001
Surfers Against Sewage is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife.
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